The Board granted service connection for left pleurisy and allergic rhinitis, both due to presumed exposure to burn pits during the Veteran's Persian Gulf War service.
The deciding factor: Service connection was granted based on the Veteran's participation in toxic risk exposure activities (TERAs) related to his Persian Gulf War service, which presumptively established exposure to burn pits and other toxins as well as fine, particulate matter. The Veteran was diagnosed with left pleurisy and allergic rhinitis during the pendency of this claim.
- Claimed conditions
- left pleurisy, allergic rhinitis
- How they argued it
- Presumptive (no nexus needed)
- Exposure basis
- Burn pits / airborne hazards
- Rating assigned
- 100%
- Decision date
- October 17, 2025
- Citation
- A25089853
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